Collecting Child Support Across State Lines
To collect support from an outofstate parent, the FSD or local child support enforcement agency will either refer your case to the other state for assistance or it will enforce the order locally, depending upon information available and the laws of the other state. When a case is referred to another state, it may take six to nine months, and possibly longer, for a custodial parent to receive support. The other state may not be able to serve notice on the noncustodial parent due to incorrect address information. If a hearing is necessary, it may take a while to get a court date. Custodial parents can help speed up the process by keeping in touch with the FSD or local child support agency and providing any new information about the noncustodial parent.
The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), went into effect in January 1998. UIFSA is a comprehensive act that focuses on the interstate establishment, modification and enforcement of child support obligations. Many of UIFSA`s provisions contain new solutions to interstate child support problems. UIFSA also expands the ability of states to enforce interstate child support locally.
Other California Custody and Child Support FAQs
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How is Child Support Calculated in California?
A: Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their child(ren). The custodial parent directly supports his or her child(ren) by providing housing, buying … More -
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What Are The Child Support Guidelines in California?
A: The child support guideline gives parents a better understanding of how child support is calculated. However, just as the circumstances of each case are different, so … More -
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The Child Support Enforcement Program
A: The Child Support Enforcement Program, authorized under Title IVD of the Social Security Act, provides services to assist parents in their mutual obligation to … More -
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How The Local Child Support Office Can Help You
A: Every county has a FSD or local child support agency that provides child support services on behalf of the state of California. The FSD or local child support agency … More -
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The Fsd Or Local Child Support Agency Provides The Following Services:
A: Locating parents (for purposes listed below). Establishing paternity. Establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order to pay child support. Collecting and … More -
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The Fsd Or Local Child Support Agency Does Not:
A: Handle custody or visitation matters. Handle divorces. Obtain or enforce restraining orders (The agencies that provide these services vary from county to county. … More -
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Opening A Child Support Case
A: Before you go to the FSD or local child support agency, try to gather and bring as much of the following information as possible: Both parent`s: Full legal name, … More -
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What Happens When A Custodial Parent Assigns His/Her Right To Support?
A: Effective October 1, 1998, a condition of receiving CalWORKS benefits, the custodial party temporarily assigns to the county all support owed prior to receiving aid … More -
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The Non-Custodial Parent And The Child Support Process
A: Noncustodial parents, or parents who currently do not have primary physical custody of their child(ren), have an important role in the child support process. … More -
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What To do When An Action For Child Support Is Served Upon You
A: When the FSD or local child support agency brings a legal action against the noncustodial parent for child support, he/she may discuss the matter with a FSD or … More
